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Summary

Like our strong-selling book, Understanding the Linux Kernel, this new guide goes to the heart of the MySQL database, another leading open source software project. Written by Sasha Pachev, a former member of the MySQL Development Team, Understanding MySQL Internals provides a comprehensive tour of the latest version, MySQL 5, and shows you how to figure out the inner-workings of this popular open source database project. You'll learn how data structures and convenience functions operate, how to add new storage engines and configuration options, and much more. Understanding MySQL Internals will help you reach a whole new level of comprehension regarding database development. It provides unprecedented opportunities for IT departments, software vendors, and computer science students to learn about the inner workings of this enterprise-proven database.

Author Biography

Sasha Pachev graduated from the Brigham Young University in 1998 with a degree in Computer Science, worked on the MySQL development team in 2000-2002, and was the original developer of replication in MySQL. In 2003 he wrote his first book MySQL Enterprise Solutions. He currently lives in Provo, Utah with his wife Sarah and his five children working as an independent consultant with the emphasis on MySQL.

In spite of his great interest in computers, Sasha is equally passionate about distance running. He has won a number of marathons, has a personal best of 2:24:47, and is attempting to qualify for the US Olympic Trials. He feels it is important to help other runners reach their potential, and operates a web site http://FastRunningBlog.Com dedicated to that purpose.